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Organism

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Living ExamplesPlay
Think of organisms as individual entities that grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. SlideMicroscopic algae are organisms that produce oxygen.
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Scale VariationPlay
Organisms can vary dramatically in size from tiny bacteria to giant whales. SlideThe blue whale is the largest known organism.
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Habitat DiversityPlay
Organisms live in diverse habitats, so specify the environment when possible. SlideCoral reefs are home to numerous marine organisms.